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USS Fitzgerald collision
![Former Head of US Surface Fleet May Lose Star Former Head of US Surface Fleet May Lose Star](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-170821-n-ou129-022.jpg)
Former Head of US Surface Fleet May Lose Star
By Steven Stashwick
Officers still face punishment in aftermath of last year’s deadly U.S. Navy collisions.
![USS Fitzgerald Officer Pleads Guilty in Collision Role USS Fitzgerald Officer Pleads Guilty in Collision Role](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-ftz1.jpg)
USS Fitzgerald Officer Pleads Guilty in Collision Role
By Steven Stashwick
Junior officer admits dereliction of duty in court martial plea deal.
![USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain Officers to Face Criminal Charges for Deadly Collisions USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain Officers to Face Criminal Charges for Deadly Collisions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-ftz1.jpg)
USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain Officers to Face Criminal Charges for Deadly Collisions
By Steven Stashwick
Five officers may be tried for dereliction, hazarding a vessel, and negligent homicide.
![USS Fitzgerald Returns to Yokosuka to Repair New Damage USS Fitzgerald Returns to Yokosuka to Repair New Damage](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-ftz1.jpg)
USS Fitzgerald Returns to Yokosuka to Repair New Damage
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The destroyer’s hull was punctured while loading onto a heavy lift ship for transport to United States for repairs.
![US Navy Reports on Collisions in Pacific – the USS Fitzgerald US Navy Reports on Collisions in Pacific – the USS Fitzgerald](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-us_navy_170711-n-xn177-244_uss_fitzgerald_ddg_62_moves_to_dry_dock.jpg)
US Navy Reports on Collisions in Pacific – the USS Fitzgerald
By Steven Stashwick
Poor judgement, neglect of procedures preceded deadly collision.
![USS John S. McCain Returning to Japan to be Repaired USS John S. McCain Returning to Japan to be Repaired](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-170821-n-wj640-020.jpg)
USS John S. McCain Returning to Japan to be Repaired
By Steven Stashwick
Damaged U.S. destroyer departed Singapore for U.S. base in Yokosuka.
![Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-170821-n-wj640-020.jpg)
Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet
By Steven Stashwick
New policies and new commanders while collision investigations continue.
![US Navy Dismisses Head of 7th Fleet Following Destroyer Collision US Navy Dismisses Head of 7th Fleet Following Destroyer Collision](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-170821-n-wj640-020.jpg)
US Navy Dismisses Head of 7th Fleet Following Destroyer Collision
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has dismissed the commander of its 7th Fleet from duty, following the second deadly ship collision in less than three months.
![USS Fitzgerald Leadership Removed, Details of Collision Aftermath Released USS Fitzgerald Leadership Removed, Details of Collision Aftermath Released](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-ftz1.jpg)
USS Fitzgerald Leadership Removed, Details of Collision Aftermath Released
By Steven Stashwick
Preliminary report reveals actions of sailors to escape, control flooding.
![The Crash of the USS Fitzgerald: What Happened and What Comes Next? The Crash of the USS Fitzgerald: What Happened and What Comes Next?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-ftz1.jpg)
The Crash of the USS Fitzgerald: What Happened and What Comes Next?
By Steven Stashwick
Japan-based destroyer suffers massive damage, highlights dangers of operating at sea.
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